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Codecs <ul><li>A Codec is a coding method that facilitates the distribution and smooth playback of digital movies. This is apply when saving the movie before playback. Viewers are in stalled on the computer that employ the same codec. </li></ul>

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Codec Used for tele conf. Decent over phone lines & ISDN H.261 Used for transferring video clips from camcorder Very High Quality DV-NTCS Used with QT for both PC & MACs Good quality movie Sorenson Playback from CDs on PCs and MACs Decent movie quality at CD data rates CinePak Quality movies that will be played back from the hard drive Small enough for Web playback Indeo Typical Use Quality Codec

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File Formats <ul><li>.AVI (Audio Video Interleave)-- Open architecture so designers can include many types of compression and playback options to suit their projects. </li></ul><ul><li>.MOV --Quicktime is cross-platform compression that retains high quality. </li></ul>